Easy Turkey Pinwheels Recipe with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Filling for Perfect Snacks
Quick and tasty turkey pinwheels filled with a creamy sun-dried tomato and basil mixture, perfect for snacks, parties, or light lunches. Ready in under 15 minutes with simple ingredients and no cooking required.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 pinwheels (about 4 servings) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 10–12 thin turkey breast slices (low-sodium, nitrate-free preferred)
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese (full-fat or light)
- 1/3 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed or rehydrated dry-packed)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Zest of half a lemon
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Olive oil (optional, for brushing before rolling)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with 1/3 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Add 1 teaspoon garlic powder, the zest of half a lemon, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves. Mix thoroughly until smooth and creamy. Taste and add freshly ground black pepper as desired.
- On a clean cutting board, arrange about 10-12 thin turkey breast slices side-by-side, slightly overlapping to form a rectangle roughly 10×8 inches.
- Using a spatula or butter knife, evenly spread the creamy sun-dried tomato mixture over the turkey, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow when rolling.
- Scatter a few whole basil leaves evenly over the filling for bursts of freshness in every bite.
- Starting from one of the longer edges, carefully roll the turkey slices and filling tightly into a log. Use your fingers to keep it compact as you roll.
- Wrap the turkey roll tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper. Place it in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to firm up, which makes slicing easier and cleaner.
- Remove from the fridge and unwrap. Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter.
- Optional: Drizzle a little olive oil or sprinkle extra chopped basil on top for garnish and flavor pop.
Notes
Chilling the rolled pinwheel before slicing is key to clean, neat slices. Use a sharp serrated knife and slice slowly with a gentle sawing motion to avoid squishing the filling. For easier spreading, keep cream cheese at room temperature. Optional brushing of olive oil on turkey before spreading filling adds moisture and flavor. Variations include swapping turkey for chicken, prosciutto, or vegetarian options like spinach leaves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pinwheels
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 12
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